As my readers know, I have been absent from my blog for a long time. Much has happened. Nothing good. My beautiful mom got sick in May and died suddenly in July. Her death has taken its toll—I miss her more than I can say. My mom was always a great comfort to me, and,

Imagine you’re at the end of your life, and you’ve been given an opportunity to go back in time and help someone by giving them an important piece of advice—what would that advice be? Whatever it is—do it now, for yourself. Copyright 2016 Michelle Kerrigan

It’s normal to feel nervous when you’re heading to an interview. A lot is riding on how you present yourself. It’s easy to lose your confidence. One thing that you need to keep in mind is this: The interviewer may not be confident either. Hiring executives want to make the best match for their teams

As my husband battles cancer, I have been doing a lot more research than I have ever done before. Many people tell me they refuse to do research because they are afraid of what they may find. I agree—it’s difficult, but it’s necessary to know what you’re up against, and what your options are. If

In my last post, I listed many things you need to know to face cancer with confidence, and here’s the most important way to get those answers: Ask. Sounds simple, right? However, many people don’t ask because of fear: fear of rejection; fear of what they might hear; fear of embarrassment. Any of this sound

Dealing with cancer can be overwhelming. In fact, I have seen that even the word “cancer” can freak many people out. Hey—it’s a freaking scary diagnosis, after all. But, my job is not to freak you out. My job is to inspire and empower you, even when you are facing cancer (as my husband and

Yesterday, I was speaking with a potential coaching client. She is very young—in her 20s—and is looking for the perfect fit in her career. She is not alone. Many people crave a career that they love and that they can sustain forever. However, there’s one hitch: Change. It’s dangerous to depend on a specific job,

As this is Presidents’ week, I wanted to re-share this post. It’s a wonderful reminder of the power of confidence and perseverance: “He failed in business in ’31. He was defeated for state legislator in ’32. He tried another business in ’33. It failed. His fiancée died in ’35. He had a nervous breakdown in

Today, many people will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with flowers, chocolates, jewelry, and romantic dinners. And, many people will feel alone and rejected because they have no special person with which to share the day. Well—no matter what, guess what? It’s time to celebrate! Everyone has a special Valentine—you! Yes–You! Starting today—and everyday—give yourself love.

What would you be doing differently today? Would you begin your search for your dream job? Would you finally go back to school for that degree you’ve always wanted? Would you put your hand up at meetings to ask questions and get answers? Or…Would you commit to a healthier lifestyle–and a new gym–because you know

Someone once said to me “With our thoughts, we make our lives.” It was probably my therapist. But, whoever said it was on to something! Negative thoughts can make us feel sad, bad, mad, and well—quite anxious. And, trust me—as my husband battles cancer, I’ve had a million negative thoughts. Some of them are just

“In the old days we did the news well. You know how? We just decided to.”—Charlie Skinner, The Newsroom This quote grabbed my attention as I watched the final episode of the HBO series The Newsroom around this time last year. It has stayed with me since then. I also watched CBS Sunday Morning and